Common use of Psychiatric Technician Career Ladder Clause in Contracts

Psychiatric Technician Career Ladder. A. The State and the Association recognize the importance of career development and a career ladder on recruitment, retention and the morale of Bargaining Xxxx 00 employees. B. A series of classes within the bargaining unit exists which allows progression from entry-level classifications such as Psychiatric Technician Training Candidate, Psychiatric Technician Student, Psychiatric Technician Apprentice and Psychiatric Technician Assistant through Senior Psychiatric Technician. This career ladder extends beyond the bargaining unit through supervisory and managerial positions. C. The employer may sponsor an employee in Bargaining Unit 18 while he/she is engaged in training that leads to eligibility for examination for licensure in one of the level-of-care classifications. 1. A sponsored employee is an employee who is selected by the employer to participate in a career training program. 2. By necessity, a sponsored employee works irregular hours for an agreed upon salary while voluntarily attending an educational institution in preparation for licensure. 3. While on sponsorship status, the employee is guaranteed a weekly salary (paid bi-monthly) regardless of hours worked. Hours worked are determined by the employer, based on the employee's academic schedule, whether or not school is in session, and the operational needs of the facility. 4. The regular hourly rate of pay of a sponsored employee is calculated by dividing the number of hours in the agreed upon time base into the salary specified in the State of California pay scales for the class at that time base. In no case will this hourly rate be less than minimum wage. This regular hourly rate will be paid for all hours up to the number specified in the time base worked in any work week. A rate of 1½ times the regular rate of pay will be paid for all hours worked in excess of 40 in any workweek. The fixed salary, based on the time base of employment, is guaranteed to the employee in any work week in which he/she performs any work. For those sponsored on less than full time base sponsorship status, if the employee works beyond the number of hours indicated by the time base, he/she will be paid the regular hourly rate of pay for any hours worked above the sponsorship time base up to 40 hours and 1½ times the regular rate of pay for all hours in excess of 40 hours. (See Appendix D for examples.) (a) Time spent in classroom activities and clinical lab time at sites other than the sponsoring facility is not counted as hours worked as it provides no direct benefit to the sponsoring facility. (b) Compensation for clinical lab time performed at the sponsorship site is included in the guaranteed salary. Such clinical lab time, scheduled and worked, is included in the determination of the employee's eligibility for overtime payment. 6. Sponsored employees will be provided a sponsorship contract and guidelines prior to entrance into the sponsorship relationship. (See Appendix E for model contract.) 7. Sponsored employees are expected, upon attainment of licensure, to work at the sponsoring site for at least the length of the sponsorship.

Psychiatric Technician Career Ladder. A. a. The State and the Association recognize the importance of career development and a career ladder on recruitment, retention and the morale of Bargaining Xxxx 00 Unit 18 employees. B. b. A series of classes within the bargaining unit exists which allows progression from entry-level entrylevel classifications such as Psychiatric Technician Training Candidate, Psychiatric Technician Student, Psychiatric Technician Apprentice and Psychiatric Technician Assistant through Senior Psychiatric Technician. This career ladder extends beyond the bargaining unit through supervisory and managerial positions. C. c. The employer may sponsor an employee employee(s) in Bargaining Unit 18 while he/she is engaged in training that leads to eligibility for examination for licensure in one of the level-of-care classifications. (1. ) A sponsored employee is an employee who is selected by the employer to participate in a career training program. (2. ) By necessity, a sponsored employee works irregular hours for an agreed agreed-upon salary while voluntarily attending an educational institution in preparation for licensure. (3. ) While on sponsorship status, the employee is guaranteed a weekly salary (paid bi-monthly) regardless of hours worked. Hours worked are determined by the employer, based on the employee's academic schedule, whether or not school is in session, and the operational needs of the facility. (4. ) The regular hourly rate of pay of a sponsored employee is calculated by dividing the number of hours in the agreed upon time base into the salary specified in the State of California pay scales for the class at that time base. In no case will this hourly rate be less than minimum wage. This regular hourly rate will be paid for all hours up to the number specified in the time base worked in any work week. A rate of 1½ times the regular rate of pay will be paid for all hours worked in excess of 40 in any workweek. The fixed salary, based on the time base of employment, is guaranteed to the employee in any work week in which he/she performs any work. For those sponsored on less than full time base sponsorship status, if the employee works beyond the number of hours indicated by the time base, he/she will be paid the regular hourly rate of pay for any hours worked above the sponsorship time base up to 40 hours and 1½ times the regular rate of pay for all hours in excess of 40 hours. (See Appendix D for examples.) (5) (a) Time spent in classroom activities and clinical lab time at sites other than the sponsoring facility is not counted as hours worked as it provides no direct benefit to the sponsoring facility. (b) Compensation for clinical lab time performed at the sponsorship site is included in the guaranteed salary. Such clinical lab time, scheduled and worked, is included in the determination of the employee's eligibility for overtime payment. 6. Sponsored employees will be provided a sponsorship contract and guidelines prior to entrance into the sponsorship relationship. (See Appendix E for model contract.) 7. Sponsored employees are expected, upon attainment of licensure, to work at the sponsoring site for at least the length of the sponsorship.

Psychiatric Technician Career Ladder. A. The State and the Association recognize the importance of career development and a career ladder on recruitment, retention and the morale of Bargaining Xxxx 00 Unit 18 employees. B. A series of classes within the bargaining unit exists which allows progression from entry-level classifications such as Psychiatric Technician Training Candidate, Psychiatric Technician Student, Psychiatric Technician Apprentice and Psychiatric Technician Assistant through Senior Psychiatric Technician. This career ladder extends beyond the bargaining unit through supervisory and managerial positions. C. The employer may sponsor an employee in Bargaining Unit 18 while he/she is engaged in training that leads to eligibility for examination for licensure in one of the level-of-care classifications. 1. A sponsored employee is an employee who is selected by the employer to participate in a career training program. 2. By necessity, a sponsored employee works irregular hours for an agreed agreed- upon salary while voluntarily attending an educational institution in preparation for licensure. 3. While on sponsorship status, the employee is guaranteed a weekly salary (paid bi-monthly) regardless of hours worked. Hours worked are determined by the employer, based on the employee's academic schedule, whether or not school is in session, and the operational needs of the facility. 4. The regular hourly rate of pay of a sponsored employee is calculated by dividing the number of hours in the agreed upon time base into the salary specified in the State of California pay scales for the class at that time base. In no case will this hourly rate be less than minimum wage. This regular hourly rate will be paid for all hours up to the number specified in the time base worked in any work week. A rate of 1½ times the regular rate of pay will be paid for all hours worked in excess of 40 in any workweek. The fixed salary, based on the time base of employment, is guaranteed to the employee in any work week in which he/she performs any work. For those sponsored on less than full time base sponsorship status, if the employee works beyond the number of hours indicated by the time base, he/she will be paid the regular hourly rate of pay for any hours worked above the sponsorship time base up to 40 hours and 1½ times the regular rate of pay for all hours in excess of 40 hours. (See Appendix D for examples.) (a) Time spent in classroom activities and clinical lab time at sites other than the sponsoring facility is not counted as hours worked as it provides no direct benefit to the sponsoring facility. (b) Compensation for clinical lab time performed at the sponsorship site is included in the guaranteed salary. Such clinical lab time, scheduled and worked, is included in the determination of the employee's eligibility for overtime payment. 6. Sponsored employees will be provided a sponsorship contract and guidelines prior to entrance into the sponsorship relationship. (See Appendix E for model contract).) 7. Sponsored employees are expected, upon attainment of licensure, to work at the sponsoring site for at least the length of the sponsorship.

Psychiatric Technician Career Ladder. A. The State and the Association recognize the importance of career development and a career ladder on recruitment, retention and the morale of Bargaining Xxxx 00 Unit 18 employees. B. A series of classes within the bargaining unit exists which allows progression from entry-level classifications such as Psychiatric Technician Training Candidate, Psychiatric Technician Student, Psychiatric Technician Apprentice and Psychiatric Technician Assistant through Senior Psychiatric Technician. This career ladder extends beyond the bargaining unit through supervisory and managerial positions. C. The employer may sponsor an employee in Bargaining Unit 18 while he/she is engaged in training that leads to eligibility for examination for licensure in one of the level-of-care classifications. 1. A sponsored employee is an employee who is selected by the employer to participate in a career training program. 2. By necessity, a sponsored employee works irregular hours for an agreed upon salary while voluntarily attending an educational institution in preparation for licensure. 3. While on sponsorship status, the employee is guaranteed a weekly salary (paid bi-bi- monthly) regardless of hours worked. Hours worked are determined by the employer, based on the employee's academic schedule, whether or not school is in session, and the operational needs of the facility. 4. The regular hourly rate of pay of a sponsored employee is calculated by dividing the number of hours in the agreed upon time base into the salary specified in the State of California pay scales for the class at that time base. In no case will this hourly rate be less than minimum wage. This regular hourly rate will be paid for all hours up to the number specified in the time base worked in any work week. A rate of 1½ times the regular rate of pay will be paid for all hours worked in excess of 40 in any workweek. The fixed salary, based on the time base of employment, is guaranteed to the employee in any work week in which he/she performs any work. For those sponsored on less than full time base sponsorship status, if the employee works beyond the number of hours indicated by the time base, he/she will be paid the regular hourly rate of pay for any hours worked above the sponsorship time base up to 40 hours and 1½ times the regular rate of pay for all hours in excess of 40 hours. (See Appendix D for examples.) (a) Time spent in classroom activities and clinical lab time at sites other than the sponsoring facility is not counted as hours worked as it provides no direct benefit to the sponsoring facility. (b) Compensation for clinical lab time performed at the sponsorship site is included in the guaranteed salary. Such clinical lab time, scheduled and worked, is included in the determination of the employee's eligibility for overtime payment. 6. Sponsored employees will be provided a sponsorship contract and guidelines prior to entrance into the sponsorship relationship. (See Appendix E for model contract.) 7. Sponsored employees are expected, upon attainment of licensure, to work at the sponsoring site for at least the length of the sponsorship.

Psychiatric Technician Career Ladder. A. The State and the Association recognize the importance of career development and a career ladder on recruitment, retention and the morale of Bargaining Xxxx 00 employees. B. A series of classes within the bargaining unit exists which allows progression from entry-level classifications such as Psychiatric Technician Training Candidate, Psychiatric Technician Student, Psychiatric Technician Apprentice and Psychiatric Technician Assistant through Senior Psychiatric Technician. This career ladder extends beyond the bargaining unit through supervisory and managerial positions. C. The employer may sponsor an employee in Bargaining Unit 18 while he/she is engaged in training that leads to eligibility for examination for licensure in one of the level-of-care classifications. 1. A sponsored employee is an employee who is selected by the employer to participate in a career training program. 2. By necessity, a sponsored employee works irregular hours for an agreed upon salary while voluntarily attending an educational institution in preparation for licensure. 3. While on sponsorship status, the employee is guaranteed a weekly salary (paid bi-monthly) regardless of hours worked. Hours worked are determined by the employer, based on the employee's academic schedule, whether or not school is in session, and the operational needs of the facility. 4. The regular hourly rate of pay of a sponsored employee is calculated by dividing the number of hours in the agreed upon time base into the salary specified in the State of California pay scales for the class at that time base. In no case will this hourly rate be less than minimum wage. This regular hourly rate will be paid for all hours up to the number specified in the time base worked in any work week. A rate of 1½ times the regular rate of pay will be paid for all hours worked in excess of 40 in any workweek. The fixed salary, based on the time base of employment, is guaranteed to the employee in any work week in which he/she performs any work. For those sponsored on less than full time base sponsorship status, if the employee works beyond the number of hours indicated by the time base, he/she will be paid the regular hourly rate of pay for any hours worked above the sponsorship time base up to 40 hours and 1½ times the regular rate of pay for all hours in excess of 40 hours. (See Appendix D for examples.) (a) Time spent in classroom activities and clinical lab time at sites other than the sponsoring facility is not counted as hours worked as it provides no direct benefit to the sponsoring facility. (b) Compensation for clinical lab time performed at the sponsorship site is included in the guaranteed salary. Such clinical lab time, scheduled and worked, is included in the determination of the employee's eligibility for overtime payment. 6. Sponsored employees will be provided a sponsorship contract and guidelines prior to entrance into the sponsorship relationship. (See Appendix E for model contract).) 7. Sponsored employees are expected, upon attainment of licensure, to work at the sponsoring site for at least the length of the sponsorship.

Psychiatric Technician Career Ladder. A. The State and the Association recognize the importance of career development and a career ladder on recruitment, retention and the morale of Bargaining Xxxx 00 employees. B. A series of classes within the bargaining unit exists which allows progression from entry-level classifications such as Psychiatric Technician Training Candidate, Psychiatric Technician Student, Psychiatric Technician Apprentice and Psychiatric Technician Assistant through Senior Psychiatric Technician. This career ladder extends beyond the bargaining unit through supervisory and managerial positions. C. The employer may sponsor an employee in Bargaining Unit 18 while he/she is engaged in training that leads to eligibility for examination for licensure in one of the level-of-care classifications. 1. A sponsored employee is an employee who is selected by the employer to participate in a career training program. 2. By necessity, a sponsored employee works irregular hours for an agreed upon salary while voluntarily attending an educational institution in preparation for licensure. 3. While on sponsorship status, the employee is guaranteed a weekly salary (paid bi-bi- monthly) regardless of hours worked. Hours worked are determined by the employer, based on the employee's academic schedule, whether or not school is in session, and the operational needs of the facility. 4. The regular hourly rate of pay of a sponsored employee is calculated by dividing the number of hours in the agreed upon time base into the salary specified in the State of California pay scales for the class at that time base. In no case will this hourly rate be less than minimum wage. This regular hourly rate will be paid for all hours up to the number specified in the time base worked in any work week. A rate of 1½ times the regular rate of pay will be paid for all hours worked in excess of 40 in any workweek. The fixed salary, based on the time base of employment, is guaranteed to the employee in any work week in which he/she performs any work. For those sponsored on less than full time base sponsorship status, if the employee works beyond the number of hours indicated by the time base, he/she will be paid the regular hourly rate of pay for any hours worked above the sponsorship time base up to 40 hours and 1½ times the regular rate of pay for all hours in excess of 40 hours. (See Appendix D for examples.) (a) Time spent in classroom activities and clinical lab time at sites other than the sponsoring facility is not counted as hours worked as it provides no direct benefit to the sponsoring facility. (b) Compensation for clinical lab time performed at the sponsorship site is included in the guaranteed salary. Such clinical lab time, scheduled and worked, is included in the determination of the employee's eligibility for overtime payment. 6. Sponsored employees will be provided a sponsorship contract and guidelines prior to entrance into the sponsorship relationship. (See Appendix E for model contract.) 7. Sponsored employees are expected, upon attainment of licensure, to work at the sponsoring site for at least the length of the sponsorship.

Psychiatric Technician Career Ladder. A. The State and the Association recognize the importance of career development and a career ladder on recruitment, retention and the morale of Bargaining Xxxx 00 employees. B. A series of classes within the bargaining unit exists which allows progression from entry-level classifications such as Psychiatric Technician Training Candidate, Psychiatric Technician StudentTrainee (Safety), Psychiatric Technician Apprentice and Psychiatric Technician Assistant through Senior Psychiatric Technician. This career ladder extends beyond the bargaining unit through supervisory and managerial positions. C. The employer may sponsor an employee in Bargaining Unit 18 while he/she is engaged in training that leads to eligibility for examination for licensure in one of the level-of-care classifications. 1. A sponsored employee is an employee who is selected by the employer to participate in a career training program. 2. By necessity, a sponsored employee works irregular hours for an agreed upon salary while voluntarily attending an educational institution in preparation for licensure. 3. While on sponsorship status, the employee is guaranteed a weekly salary (paid bi-monthly) regardless of hours worked. Hours worked are determined by the employer, based on the employee's academic schedule, whether or not school is in session, and the operational needs of the facility. 4. The regular hourly rate of pay of a sponsored employee is calculated by dividing the number of hours in the agreed upon time base into the salary specified in the State of California pay scales for the class at that time base. In no case will this hourly rate be less than minimum wage. This regular hourly rate will be paid for all hours up to the number specified in the time base worked in any work week. A rate of 1½ times the regular rate of pay will be paid for all hours worked in excess of 40 in any workweek. The fixed salary, based on the time base of employment, is guaranteed to the employee in any work week in which he/she performs any work. For those sponsored on less than full time base sponsorship status, if the employee works beyond the number of hours indicated by the time base, he/she will be paid the regular hourly rate of pay for any hours worked above the sponsorship time base up to 40 hours and 1½ times the regular rate of pay for all hours in excess of 40 hours. (See Appendix D for examples.) (a) Time spent in classroom activities and clinical lab time at sites other than the sponsoring facility is not counted as hours worked as it provides no direct benefit to the sponsoring facility. (b) Compensation for clinical lab time performed at the sponsorship site is included in the guaranteed salary. Such clinical lab time, scheduled and worked, is included in the determination of the employee's eligibility for overtime payment. 6. Sponsored employees will be provided a sponsorship contract and guidelines prior to entrance into the sponsorship relationship. (See Appendix E for model contract.) 7. Sponsored employees are expected, upon attainment of licensure, to work at the sponsoring site for at least the length of the sponsorship.